NIAGARA 2025

SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 2, 2025

Americana Resort
8444 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON

Complimentary event-only parking available on-site
$25.00 CAD overnight parking available
on-site

CONVENTION LOCATION

Americana Resort
8444 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON

Complimentary event-only parking available on-site
$25.00 CAD overnight parking available
on-site

CALL TO BOOK: (905) 356-8444
BLOCK NAME: ENVY DANCE CHALLENGE

HOST HOTEL

 

NIAGARA 2025 FACULTY

CONTEMPORARY


  • Jade Joan is a multidisciplinary dance artist and choreographer based in Toronto. Jade has trained extensively in dance styles such as contemporary, jazz, ballet, tutting, hip-hop, heels, and commercial dance. Jade has worked with choreographers such as Christopher Scott, Luther Brown, the Squared Division, Comfort Fedoke, Mike Song, Phillip Chbeeb, Monika Felice Smith, Will Loftis, and Amy Gardner.

    Jade’s film/television credits include Wicked, Schitt's Creek, Suicide Squad, Disney's Zombies 1, 2 & 3, Sneakerella, Spin, Netflix's Ginny and Georgia, Julie and the Phantoms, Hulu's Huluween Dragstravaganza, the Christmas Chronicles 2, FX's What We Do In the Shadows, The Strain, Locke and Key, Nickelodeon's Make It Pop, Lifetime's Aaliyah: Princess of R&B, Frankie Drake and YTV’s The Next Step, The Next Star and Backstage. Jade played the Utensiler on TVO's Odd Squad and has done motion-capture for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and League of Legends.

    Jade has worked with artists such as Ariana Grande, FKA twigs, Tate McRae, Giveon and Nick Jonas. She has performed in the European Music Awards, the iHeart Radio MMVA's and the iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas. In 2013, Jade co-directed and choreographed a contemporary dance show entitled Fill Up & Get Out with Emma Portner.

TAP


  • Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Francesca Vairo is a focused, driven, and passionate dancer and choreographer, with 19 years of dance training in all genres, specializing in tap. She has created unique, award winning choreography. She has proven ability to motivate and mentor dancers to reach their highest potential. Recognized most recently for winning Dancing with The Easter Seals Stars 2024.

    Francesca has worked closely with and taken classes from many world renowned choreographers such as, Sarah Reich, Kevin Howe, Tara Jean Popowich, Everett Smith, Jason Janas, Brenda Bufalino, and Dianne Walker, to name a few. In 2017 she started working with Everett Smith (So You Think You Can Dance Canada finalist) one on one. Currently working in mentorship with Sarah Reich (Sarah Reich Tap Music Project). She has worked with Kim Chalovich (Tap Dance Centre) to receive her TDC – Tap Dance Centre Syllabus Certification.

    Her goal is to inspire every dancer that steps foot into her classes. She is excited to continue sharing her passion through teaching for years to come.

LATIN


  • Carly Gordon is a seasoned performer, adjudicator, and choreographer based in Toronto, Canada, with nearly 20 years of international experience. She has worked extensively both abroad and at sea, showcasing her versatility across nearly every facet of the entertainment industry.

    Carly’s passion for performing was nurtured by her parents, owners of Paul Gordon Dancers, where she trained in a wide variety of styles and performed in countless variety, charity, and industrial shows. And since expanding her training in Latin rhythms during her first international contract, Carly is most requested for Latin Fusion workshops and choreography across North America.

    Carly’s career highlights include significant roles with Carnival Cruise Lines as a Playlist dancer/singer, Dance Captain, and Cast Manager, as well as extensive corporate show experience with companies like 444 Theatrical Creations, Stop Tyme Productions, and The Farm Incorporate. In 2015, Carly and her father, Paul Gordon, debuted their original 1930s and 1940s revue show titled “All of Me”, as special guest performers with VegasNorth in Toronto.

    In addition to serving on the teaching faculty for various touring events, Carly is widely recognized for her expertise as an adjudicator, regularly appearing on panels for numerous distinguished dance competitions across Canada. She was recently featured on The Dance Bug’s Channel “VS The Dance Comp Battle”, where she appeared as the mystery judge on Week 7's Episode of Battle 1.

    As a well-sought-after choreographer, Carly is thrilled to have recently been part of a vibrant team in Costa Rica, where she choreographed for the talented dancers of Elevate Movement Studios. Prior to which, Carly served as the Competitive Team Director and Choreographer at a well-renowned studio in Abu Dhabi, before teaching and choreographing at Diverse Performing Arts in Dubai, the largest and most decorated dance and musical theatre program in the UAE.

    Driven by a passion for inspiring creative expression, Carly’s dedication to helping students and performers reach new heights is reflected in her ongoing work with top talent at conventions, studios, and national competitions both across North America and internationally.

JAZZ


  • Madison began her training at the young age of 2 ½. As an exceptionally passionate and highly trained dancer, Madison is in the beginning stages of her professional career.

    Madison completed the ITP program at harbour Dance centre in 2022, and since then has been seen on Television series such as, Riverdale, Backstage, and The Next Step as well as a feature in a couple of nationwide commercials. Recently has had the opportunity to dance at the Fringe Festival in the show “dancer” Directed and Choreographed by Stacey Tookey and Jim Betts. Being apart of this project is a great honour, and she is looking forward to sharing the stage with this talented cast.

    She has studied at Armstrong Acting Studios, as well as one on one mentorships with professional actors in Vancouver.

    Madison is very thankful for all the opportunities that have come her way in helping her to become the artist she is today. As she continues to train and develop her craft, remaining a student is always number one.

HIP HOP


  • Jess Cummings is a choreographer, professional dancer, and dance instructor from Montreal, Canada. Prior to moving to the US to pursue her dance career in Los Angeles, Jess danced professionally in Canada. One of her most memorable experiences came from working with former Cirque du Soleil director and Emmy Award winning choreographer Deborah Brown in the Line 1 Tour. In the summer of 2015, Jess was selected amongst thousands of dancers to take part in the esteemed Monsters of Hip Hop Show in Los Angeles, California where she performed the choreography of some of the industry's leading choreographers. Following the MOHH Show, Jess moved to Los Angeles full time and some career highlights during her time there include being featured in commercials for JBL Audio, Mountain Dew and Rudy’s Barbershop, dancing in the feature film LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, working with artists; Kiesza, Cold War Kids, Nytrix, Lele Pons, Neon Hitch and performing on stage at some of the largest events in the nation including VidCon, We Day and the FXFS Festival Fashion Show in Las Vegas.


    Jess has always been a creator at heart, so it wasn’t long before she decided to put her creativity to the test and delve into the world of choreography. Jess has had the opportunity to work on the choreography team assisting Ryan Grainger in the creation of Ru Paul’s: Werq the World Tour in both 2022 and 2023, and Canada’s Drag Race Season 2 Tour in 2022. She then went on to choreograph a music video titled ‘Dirtiest Secrets’ for world renowned drag queen Lady Camden. Jess also assisted WilldaBeast Adams and Janelle Ginestra on a musical episode of Disney’s Raven’s Home, and with pop band Now United produced by Simon Fuller on their World Promo Tour and music video ‘All Day’ and ‘How We Do It.’ In addition to her love of performing and choreographing, Jess loves sharing with the dance community as an instructor. She has had the opportunity to teach at various studios throughout Canada, the United States and across the globe, including world-renowned studio Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Beijing. Jess continuously strives to share her knowledge and passion with up-and-coming dancers in hopes that she can help them find the same fulfilment she has experienced through the beautiful world of dance.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

EARLY BIRD | Apr 22, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
REGULAR | Jul 1, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
LATE | Oct 20, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025

ALUMNI (19+) | Apr 22, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
TEACHER | Apr 22, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025

Note: Registrations will not be taken at the door.

PRICING

EARLY BIRD | $208CAD +tax
REGULAR | $222CAD +tax
LATE | $243CAD + tax

ALUMNI (19+) | $208CAD +tax
TEACHER | $60CAD + tax

OBSERVER PASS | $20CAD +tax

LEVELS

JUNIOR (AGES 12 & UNDER)
SENIOR (AGES 13 & OVER)*

*Senior includes alumni (19 & over)

CLASSES

TAP
JAZZ
CONTEMPORARY
HIP HOP
LATIN
IMPROV